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5555 V

2015 BMW 740

White Petrol 2998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Oct 2026
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

55,153 mi
Last recorded55,153 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2025
Typical for 2015 BMW 74044,782 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration5555 V
MakeBMW
Model740
Year2015
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2025 55,153 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2024 51,487 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2024 51,332 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Oct 2023 47,305 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2022 43,236 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2021 39,212 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2020 34,148 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 22 Oct 2020 34,128 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 25 Oct 2019 24,622 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2018 13,935 miles

How Reliable is the BMW 740?

Based on 66,909 MOT tests across 7,677 vehicles.

77.7%
Pass Rate
5,446
Miles/Year
34
Year Lifespan
7,677
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 2,288
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 1,736
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 1,281
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 1,245
Brake pipe excessively corroded 1,224
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5555 V is a 2015 BMW 740 in White with a 2,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2015 BMW 740 models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.3% with a typical mileage of 44,782 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a BMW 740 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 2,288 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 5555 V, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 740 typically stays on UK roads for around 34 years. At 11 years old, this BMW 740 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was 5555 V registered?

5555 V is a 2015 BMW 740, first registered on 23 October 2015.

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